Linda was born the daughter of Amelia (Russell) Beaird on Sept. 6, 1942, in Chillicothe, Mo. She was united in marriage to James (Paul) Fitzpatrick on September 27, 1959, in Plattsburg, N.Y. He survives of the home.

She was a 1959 graduate of Chillicothe High School. She worked as a nurse at Morningside Center for many years. She enjoyed walking her pets, and was an avid sports fan.

Survivors include her husband, Paul, of the home; two sons, Russ Fitzpatrick of Chillicothe, Mo., and Billy Fitzpatrick and wife Cynthia of Snohomish, Wash.; one daughter, Paula Wyant and husband Scott of Linneus, Mo.; seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Livingston County Humane Society and/or the Forest O' Triplett Animal Shelter, and may be left at, or mailed to, Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, MO 64601.

Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Mo.